The Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will manage the need-based assistance to tribal members living on and off the Umatilla Indian Reservation, as outlined by the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes. The emergency assistance program is based on the applicant’s finances, and approval or denial are decided on a case-by-case need basis. In order to ensure…
Coronavirus Stimulus Payment and Tribal Members* Contents of this document is provided by CRITFC for informational purposes only. It is subject to change, does not guarantee payment, and in no way constitutes tax advice. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was signed into law in March included an economic impact payment to every American with…
By the CUJ MISSION – A series of seven assistance programs, including no rent for three months for laid-off or furloughed Tribal members living in CTUIR Housing, was approved Wednesday, April 8, by the Board of Trustees (BOT). Among other elements of the Phase 1 package (see full list at bottom of story) are suspension for three months of late…
By Wil Phinney of the CUJ MISSION – By a split vote Monday, April 6, the Board of Trustees declined a motion by Treasurer Sandy Sampson that would have provided $200 cash in a COVID-19 “relief package” to all members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Discussion of a “stimulus package,” later referred to as a “relief…
Press Release from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation For immediate release: March 26, 2020 Contacts: Carrie Sampson-Samuels, Public Information Officer – Public Health, (541) 240-8728 Jiselle Halfmoon, Public Information Officer – Tribal Governance, (541) 969-4801 CTUIR Command Incident Command Status Update MISSION, Ore. – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Incident Command Team (ICT) is…
MISSION, Ore. – In an effort to continue to provide essential services to the community while being cognizant of social distancing recommendations, Mission Market will provide food and groceries only through the take-out window until further notice. They will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sundays. Groceries will…
Press Release For Immediate Release from Umatilla County Public Health: March 25, 2020 UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. – Umatilla County Public Health (UCo Health) recognizes community concern surrounding COVID-19. We are working with multiple health agencies and community partners to disseminate accurate and up-to-date information. UCo Health now reports one new positive case of COVID-19 in Umatilla County. This individual is…
Press Release from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation For immediate release: March 25, 2020 Contacts: Carrie Sampson-Samuels, Public Information Officer – Public Health, (541) 240-8728 Jiselle Halfmoon, Public Information Officer – Tribal Governance, (541) 969-4801 CTUIR Command Incident Command Status Update MISSION, Ore. – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Incident Command Team (ICT) is…
By the CUJ New orders that, among other things, close the Longhouse and set penalties for violations, were issued Monday night, March 23, by the Board of Trustees (BOT) for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). A list of six orders were listed in Resolution 20-028 adopted by the BOT at about 7:30 p.m. Monday following a…
Press Release from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation For immediate release: March 24, 2020 Contacts: Carrie Sampson-Samuels, Public Information Officer – Public Health, (541) 240-8728 Jiselle Halfmoon, Public Information Officer – Tribal Governance, (541) 969-4801 CTUIR Command Incident Command Status Update MISSION, Ore. – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Incident Command Team (ICT) is…